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OY08 PKC

2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,459 mi
Last recorded114,459 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 15083,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 PKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear SE Tid 150
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 114,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a small stonechip central lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 108,304 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a small stonechip central lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 107,983 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING PAN AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 28 Aug 2019 104,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,913 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 98,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,930 miles

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,653 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,597 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 82,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 78,630 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,823 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,318 miles

offside rear tyre going out of shape

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150?

Based on 1,025 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,331
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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OY08 PKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 83,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY08 PKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY08 PKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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